Hair of the Dog Brewing Company is an American microbrewery based in Portland, Oregon. Hair of the Dog produces unusual beers using traditional craft-brewing techniques. Several of its beers are bottle conditioned.

The brewery's arguably biggest claim to fame was its barley wine Dave, which was among the strongest beers ever brewed, at 29 percent ABV. The high alcohol level was achieved by repeated freezing and removal of the frozen water, a process called freeze distillation. …

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An Update on Cider in OregonOn Monday, Cider Riot's Abram Goldman-Armstrong put 63 hectoliters--nearly 60 barrels--of cider in cans for the first time. Yesterday he had a media event at his pub and cidery to introduce Everyday Cider and it made me realize some things have changed since I last checked in on cider. Time for an update. Lest we bury the lead, Abe droppe ... Read more

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A Brand New Blog!At long last, and with surprisingly few nostalgic glances over the shoulder, I am leaving Blogspot forever. Yes, I've embraced parallax scrolling, big, grabby titles, and vivid, full-page photos. Please welcome the new and future site of this here rag: www.beervanablog.com You'll see there are a few upgrades. Principally: Better site archit ... Read more

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More on Mexico; A Lupulin Powder Blind TastingWe have a new podcast for your listening pleasure. The main subject is Mexican craft beer, featuring an interview with Enrique Aceves-Vincent Ramirez of Guadalajara’s Loba Brewing. We talk about the Mexican market, what it's like getting started there, and where things may be headed. A great primer for those of you interested in our souther ... Read more